Re: Newbie: G Code Programming Question

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "gdzero" <gdzero@y...> wrote:

> Use the former method. It can be really confusing if part zero
> is out in space when you apply cutters of other diameters and are
> drilling holes and such.
> You can also use tool compensation that way you can program

with

> print dimensions.
> Since you have spent all that money with MicroKinetics for

thier

> Mill (it's not cheap) do yourself a favor and spend another 50 /

60

> bucks for the CNC Programming Handbook by Peter Smid. It,s the

best

> book I have ever seen on CNC and I have them all.
> Good luck
>

Thanks very much. I had just picked up the Smid book (it's next on
my list of CNC books to read). Big learning curve. I'm finding the
G-code programming is coming pretty smoothly, but figuring out
MillMaster Pro has been a lot tougher.

George